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Sandshrew card

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HeartGold SoulSilver · #79

Sandshrew

Physical Pokémon TCG

Sandshrew #79 from HeartGold SoulSilver. Common rarity. Illustrated by Yukiko Baba.

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Card number
79
Rarity
Common
Print finishes
Normal, Reverse
Category
Pokemon
Artist
Yukiko Baba
HP
60
Type
Fighting
Stage
Basic
Retreat cost
1

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Printing variants

Normal
Reverse

Card text

Colorless

Defense Curl

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Sandshrew by attacks during your opponent's next turn.

Fighting

Rollout 10

Battle profile

WeaknessWater ×2
ResistanceLightning -20

Pokédex entry

Disliking water, it lives in deep burrows in arid areas. It can roll itself instantly into a ball.

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